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HRES630Referred to Committee

Recognizing July 28, 2025, as "World Hepatitis Day".

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-01
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
HRES
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Type

Sponsor

Nydia M. Velázquez
Nydia M. Velázquez
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 97.1% (619 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/V000081

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2025-08-01

Source: Congress.gov

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  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-08-01

Plain-English Summary

Congress would officially recognize July 28, 2025, as "World Hepatitis Day" to raise awareness about hepatitis, a serious liver disease that affects millions of people worldwide. The designation encourages public education and prevention efforts around the disease, which can be caused by viruses, alcohol use, or other factors. This recognition supports healthcare providers, patients, and public health organizations working to prevent hepatitis transmission and improve treatment access.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

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Health
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